Ginny Welsch
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Ginny Welsch

Council Member

Council member dedicated to parks, public health, and community grants.

Specialty topics
Parks and RecreationZoning AmendmentsPublic HealthCommunity GrantsCivil Rights
50
Sponsorships
0
Amendments authored
654
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor focused on community health, environmental conservation, and zoning issues.

Notable recent actions
  • •Sponsored an ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement for Richland Creek.
  • •Sponsored a resolution honoring civil rights activist Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry.
  • •Sponsored multiple resolutions accepting grants for public health and community safety initiatives.

Voting record

Last 654 recorded votes.

Aye
423 (65%)
Nay
168 (26%)
Abstain
9 (1%)
Absent
50 (8%)

Recent sponsorships

50
BL2026-1524BillPassed

An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Richland Creek MF Owner, LLC, for greenway improvements at 92 White Bridge Pike (Parcel No. 10311000100) (Proposal No. 2026M-033AG-001).

Introduced 8/6/2026
BL2025-1161BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS7.5 to SP zoning for properties located at 3208, 3210, 3212, and 3218 Glencliff Road, at the northeast corner of Glencliff Road and Antioch Pike (6.88 acres),to permit 80 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-052-001).

Introduced 11/20/2025
RS2026-2052ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to continue funding staff positions and copier costs.

Introduced 6/4/2026
RS2026-1996ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, civil rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator, and beloved Nashvillian.

Introduced 5/12/2026
BL2026-1486BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 303 Joyner Avenue, approximately 65 feet southwest of Burbank Avenue (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-041PR-001).

Introduced 6/24/2026
RS2026-2228ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department (ITS), to provide resources and facilitate programs for the community to increase digital adoption to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable and reliable internet service, dependable technology, and digital literacy skills.

Introduced 8/20/2026
RS2026-1993ResolutionPassed

A resolution denouncing the State of Tennessee’s attempted hostile takeover of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.

Introduced 5/12/2026
RS2025-1632ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating a total of $563,908 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Meharry Medical College and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Meharry Medical College for the provision of food assistance, medical case management, mental health services, outpatient services, psychosocial services, and outreach services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.

Introduced 11/6/2025
RS2026-2228ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department (ITS), to provide resources and facilitate programs for the community to increase digital adoption to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable and reliable internet service, dependable technology, and digital literacy skills.

Introduced 8/20/2026
BL2025-793BillIndefinitely DeferredPrimary

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying an Urban Design Overlay District to various properties located south of Thompson Lane, zoned RS7.5, R8, RS10, RS5, R10, R8, R8-A, R6-A, RM9-A-NS, RM20, and RM20-A-NS (620.23 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025UD-001-001).

Introduced 3/21/2025
RS2026-1811ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Presumptive Eligibility Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding to increase timely access to healthcare services for uninsured and under insured individuals through navigation, enrollment assistance, and connection to Department of Health programs including Presumptive Eligibility, Family Planning, and the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program.

Introduced 2/19/2026
RS2026-2303ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating a total of $40,000 from the Office of Family Safety of Nashville and Davidson County to Sexual Assault Center as a recipient of a Community Partnership Fund grant.

Introduced 9/24/2026
RS2026-1976ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting an Emergency Management Performance grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to subsidize funding for the Emergency Management Program for Nashville/Davidson County.

Introduced 5/7/2026
RS2026-2193ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendment two to a contract by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to conduct immunization record audits for child-care centers, drop-in centers, and group child-care homes to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee.

Introduced 8/6/2026
RS2025-1242ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an amendment to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the Mental Health Cooperative Clinical Personnel.

Introduced 5/8/2025
RS2025-1170ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing April 21 through 28, 2025, as International Dark Sky Week in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 4/8/2025
RS2026-2042ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for public safety partnerships in high impact areas to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance misuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs.

Introduced 6/4/2026
RS2026-2194ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving a Maternal Produce Prescription Program grant application from the Health Resources and Services Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to expand existing food prescription programs and increase food access, healthy food intake, and food security for maternal populations.

Introduced 8/6/2026
RS2026-2281ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from Grow Enrichment to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the rebuild of the Sand Play area of the Nature Playground located at the GROW site in Two Rivers Park.

Introduced 9/3/2026
RS2026-1974ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund the renovation of the Warner Park Nature Center barn and shed.

Introduced 5/7/2026

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